The Adamson House, with its unique terra-cotta and Malibu tile exterior, also features lush gardens; the ceremony was held beneath a sycamore tree. "René’s mom read a Bible passage in English and Spanish," Heather says. "She was in tears, and René and I got choked up, too."

Amy Berman of Vanilla Bake Shop in Santa Monica, created a cupcake display using inverted terra-cotta flower pots and saucers. The desserts came in three flavors: Meyer lemon with raspberry; spicy carrot cake and fudge brownie.